Attention Moms-to-Be…you need to beware of the barista at your friendly coffee shop who may be giving you decaf instead of regular coffee. I could not believe this story but yet again I was a New Yorker and it could definitely have happened. As far as I know it is not up to the coffee [...]
Archive for July, 2011
Pregnancy and Cravings…Choices…
Posted in Pregnancy, Uncategorized, tagged Amy Tara Koch, Eat This Not That, nutrition and pregnancy, pregnancy cravings on July 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I am a big fan of “Eat This, Not That” as well. This is a wonderful post my Amy Tara Koch even though I don’t think that some of these cravings will be satisfied by the alternatives. Eating healthy during pregnancy and just in general is so important to mom’s overall health. We should all [...]
‘Breast Milk Baby’ …
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged breast feeding, Breast milk baby, learning, play on July 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Breast milk baby-doll, I never thought about it to be truly honest. But now that it has been a discussion on “The View” and other morning news shows, I guess I do have an opinion. Personally, I think that this doll can certainly teach children about breast feeding therefore it is a good thing. Children [...]
Fire pit safety
Posted in Summer safety, tagged bonfires, Fire Pit Safety, March of Dimes, toasting marshmallows on July 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Fire pit safety If you have a fire pit or chiminea, your kids may beg you to toast marshmallows. Be aware that little tots will walk right up to the pretty, sparkling flames – they don’t know better. “Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!” Here are some tips for keeping everyone safe: Always place your fire pit [...]
Dental health and pregnancy…
Posted in Dental health and pregnancy, tagged dental health, fertility, gum disease, pregnancy on July 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This is an interesting finding…many of us neglect our oral health. It is important to see a dentist regularly as the mouth is a source of many systemic infections. So if you are trying to get pregnant make sure you also see your dentist. Study of 3416 pregnant Australian women Women with gum disease [...]
Childhood Obesity Diabetes: online discussion
Posted in Childhood obesity, Uncategorized, tagged childhood obesity, online discussion on July 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Learn more about childhood obesity and join an online discussion. This is an epidemic which will cause this generation to live shorter lives than their parents… very sad situation. Being overweight as a kid not only creates social problems, but also sets the stage for medical problems that can last a lifetime. The concern is [...]
Babies and manners…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged babies and manners, Parenting on July 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This is an awesome video…watch this and see what children at a very young age are capable of doing together. These little ones have had snack together 7 times before this video was done. Enjoy!
Safely Managing Pain…
Posted in Pain management, tagged Infant Risk Center, Pain Management on July 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Pain Management is so important for all of us but especially for moms who are breastfeeding. I just had a two day bout with a migraine so this article caught my attention. I hope that it is helpful. Pain is the most common reason that patients seek medical attention. Pain is a symptom with an [...]
“Smoking causes serious birth defects” via March of Dimes
Posted in Smoking and Birth Defects, Uncategorized, tagged birth defects, March of Dimes, smoking on July 13, 2011 | 2 Comments »
NOTEWORTHY WEDNESDAY! I have never liked smoking from the time I was very young…many of my family members smoked and the smell just made me sick. That was many years ago…smoking was everywhere, cars, trains, airplanes, restaurants. Seemingly, you could not go anywhere to get away from it. I endured my early years of second [...]
Celebrate the joy of parenthood
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged celebrate parenting, March of Dimes on July 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Celebrate the joy of parenthood Being a parent is the most rewarding job there is. And it’s also the hardest. Sometimes life gets so hectic with work, finances, commitments and concerns that we forget to stop and appreciate what’s really important. That’s why JOHNSON’S® invites you to celebrate the joy of parenthood. Recently, the JOHNSON’S® [...]
